Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hydrophila
ID:
978498

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 1: 158 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000977836

Common Names

  • Habenaria hydrophila
  • Hydrophila Habenaria
  • Hydrophila Orchid

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Description

Habenaria hydrophila (also called Hydrophilic rein orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America. It grows in wet montane forests, usually at elevations of 1,500-2,500 m. It has an erect stem that can reach up to 50 cm in height and has a single, large, white flower.

Uses & Benefits

Habenaria hydrophila is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and wounds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Habenaria hydrophila has white to greenish-white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small, round and dark brown. The seedlings are small and delicate with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Habenaria hydrophila is a terrestrial orchid native to South Africa. It is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-drained mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Habenaria hydrophila

Habenaria hydrophila can be found in tropical Africa.

Species in the Habenaria genus

Habenaria sylvicultrix, Habenaria bacata, Habenaria carlotae, Habenaria euryloba, Habenaria fuscina, Habenaria habenarioides, Habenaria halata, Habenaria leon-ibarrae, Habenaria leptophylla, Habenaria mediocris, Habenaria pabstii, Habenaria uncata, Habenaria vatia, Habenaria paulistana, Habenaria binghamii, Habenaria bonateoides, Habenaria carvajaliana, Habenaria castroi, Habenaria clareae, Habenaria cuevasiana, Habenaria geerinckiana, Habenaria harderi, Habenaria jardeliana, Habenaria kariniae, Habenaria lizbethae, Habenaria ludibundiciliata, Habenaria mariae, Habenaria micheliana, Habenaria pinzonii, Habenaria pubidactyla, Habenaria socorroae, Habenaria xochitliae, Habenaria ankylocentron, Habenaria cauda-porcelli, Habenaria tianae, Habenaria agrestis, Habenaria anomaliflora, Habenaria atrata, Habenaria ciliatisepala, Habenaria cortesii, Habenaria egleriana, Habenaria nogeirana, Habenaria pseudofilifera, Habenaria pseudoglaucophylla, Habenaria szlachetkoana, Habenaria talaensis, Habenaria tequilana, Habenaria arenata, Habenaria psammophila, Habenaria canastrensis,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-94831: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.